Vawter Financial LTD

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Client assets under management

$394,368,793

Clients

247

42% high-net worth

Advisors

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

Typical

Average account size

$1,596,635

About

Vawter Financial, Ltd. provides fee-only comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and small business owners, including those with employer retirement plans. The firm reports approximately $394 million in discretionary assets under management and integrates asset management with financial planning for its clients.

The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and describes a buy-and-hold orientation while using a broad mix of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options and other public and private securities. Advisors conduct annual in-depth portfolio and planning reviews, accept reasonable client-imposed investment restrictions, and manage accounts on a discretionary basis.

The brochure discloses that Vawter may use margin borrowing in client portfolios — including purchasing securities with money borrowed from a brokerage account — and it also advertises third‑party ratings in its public materials, practices that are less common among comparable team firms. The firm further describes its relationships with a major custodian, the use of standing letters of authorization (SLOAs) and the resulting constructive custody and custodian-provided support services.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Business Financial Management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee option with annual minimum $5,000 and maximum $50,000, based on client complexity; negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.50% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.35% annually $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.25% annually Over $25,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

Other

Account minimum: $200,000 Minimum fee: $5,000 annually (minimum Wealth Advisory fee) Fee-only: Fee-only compensation; no commissions or other remuneration from product sponsors

Main office location

Vawter Financial LTD

1161 Bethel Road, Suite 304

Columbus OH 43220, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Michigan · North Carolina · Ohio · Texas · Utah

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is not active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

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Advisors at this firm

Katrina M

CFP®

Columbus, OH

Vawter Financial LTD

Katrina Moore is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vawter Financial, Ltd. She has been with the firm since 2016 and previously worked at The Ohio State University from 2008 to 2016. Vawter Financial, Ltd. is a fee-only advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, employing a strategic asset allocation framework with a buy-and-hold investment philosophy and offering discretionary and client-controlled portfolio management.

Options & derivatives strategies Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner

Robert J

CFP®

Columbus, OH

Vawter Financial LTD

Robert Jamison is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Vawter Financial LTD. Prior to joining Vawter Financial, he was with Stoneburner Wealth Management and spent four years at The Ohio State University. Vawter Financial, Ltd. is a fee-only advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small business owners, as well as retirement plan consulting for plan sponsors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients using a strategic asset allocation framework with periodic rebalancing and a buy-and-hold investment philosophy.

Options & derivatives strategies Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner

Gary V

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Columbus, OH

Vawter Financial LTD

Gary Vawter is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Vawter Financial, Ltd. since 1991. The firm is a fee-only advisory team of four based in Columbus, Ohio. Vawter Financial, Ltd. provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small business owners, as well as retirement plan consulting for plan sponsors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, employing a strategic asset allocation framework with a buy-and-hold investment philosophy and offers both discretionary and client-directed portfolio management.

Options & derivatives strategies Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner

William W

CFP®

Columbus, OH

Vawter Financial LTD

William Whitaker is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Vawter Financial, Ltd. since 2017 and previously worked at Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Vawter Financial, Ltd. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with buy-and-hold investing, offering discretionary or client-controlled portfolio management and regular reviews based on market performance and client goals.

Options & derivatives strategies Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner

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